New Mexico · 2026
Best Colleges for Education
#2 of 15 ranked schools in New Mexico
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New Mexico · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#4 of 20 ranked schools in New Mexico
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New Mexico · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#4 of 10 ranked schools in New Mexico
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #421 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · New Mexico | #15 of 20 ranked schools in New Mexico | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, New Mexico |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #312 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #789 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · New Mexico | #11 of 29 ranked schools in New Mexico | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, New Mexico |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #295 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #177 of 243 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 243 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #567 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #394 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #26 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #501 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #331 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #49 of 254 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 254 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #79 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #179 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #527 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #117 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #311 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #508 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #405 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #88 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #470 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #610 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #237 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #82 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #480 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #56 of 253 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 253 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #393 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #487 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #133 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |